South Africa vs New Zealand: Tazmin Brits's 53 sets the target in an 18-run win
South Africa beat New Zealand by 18 runs. Tazmin Brits made 53 (43), Ayabonga Khaka took 4 for 27.
South Africa beat New Zealand by 18 runs in the Match 2 of South Africa Women tour of New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, Hamilton. South Africa made 177 for 5 in 20 overs; New Zealand replied with 159 all out in 19.1 overs. Tazmin Brits top-scored with 53 (43) at a strike rate of 123.3, and Ayabonga Khaka returned 4 for 27.
How the innings unfolded
South Africa — 177 for 5 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.85 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 49 | 0 | 8.17 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 80 | 4 | 8.00 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 48 | 1 | 12.00 | 7 (4×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 62 for the 1st wicket between Sune Luus and Tazmin Brits, from 42 balls (8.86 an over).
New Zealand — 159 all out in 19.1 overs
Scored at 8.30 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 63 | 2 | 10.50 | 10 (9×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 64 | 5 | 6.40 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 32 | 3 | 10.11 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 42 for the 8th wicket between Jess Kerr and Izzy Sharp, from 29 balls (8.69 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa | 53 | 43 | 123.3 | 5 | 3 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 41* | 33 | 124.2 | 4 | 0 |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 32 | 18 | 177.8 | 6 | 0 |
| Sune Luus | South Africa | 31 | 21 | 147.6 | 5 | 1 |
| Izzy Sharp | New Zealand | 29 | 21 | 138.1 | 4 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa | 4 | 4 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | 4 | 3 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 2 for 29 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 2 for 34 | 8.50 | 0 |
| Annerie Dercksen | South Africa | 1 | 1 for 11 | 11.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 62 (42 balls) for South Africa's 1st wicket — Sune Luus and Tazmin Brits
- 48 (31 balls) for South Africa's 2nd wicket — Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt
- 42 (29 balls) for New Zealand's 8th wicket — Jess Kerr and Izzy Sharp
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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